Historic houses, in-town apartments and South End condos call for careful protection and a flawless finish. We plan every step around the Town's rules.
Popcorn ceiling removal in Palm Beach calls for more planning than most towns. Homes here range from historic estates to compact apartments near Worth Avenue. Many hold fine finishes, millwork and flooring that must stay untouched while the ceiling work happens.
Palm Beach Popcorn Removal works on ceilings and nothing else. We are based just across the Lake Worth Lagoon in West Palm Beach. On the island, we focus on protection, dust control and a clean Level 5 smooth ceiling that holds up under bright coastal light.
Palm Beach is known for its historic architecture, but textured ceilings turn up here too. They are most common in condo and co-op buildings from the postwar decades. Some older houses also had texture sprayed during past renovations.
The South End holds many of those mid-century condo buildings. In Midtown and the North End, you will find apartments, smaller homes and larger houses side by side. Each building or home tends to have its own renovation history.
Popcorn texture was widely used from the 1950s through the 1980s. Ceilings applied before the mid-1980s can contain asbestos, and only a lab can confirm it. We take a small sample and send it to an NVLAP-accredited lab.
Results take about 3–5 business days, with rush available. Per the EPA, undisturbed material in good condition is generally not a hazard. Scraping, sanding or drilling is what creates the risk. Our asbestos testing page covers the full process.
If a sample is positive, our work stops there. We refer you to a Florida-licensed asbestos abatement contractor. We do not remove asbestos.
The Town of Palm Beach has its own building department. It also has its own expectations for contractor activity, which can include work hours, parking and seasonal limits. These rules can change, and they can differ from neighboring cities.
We do not assume anything about a specific job. Rules vary — we confirm with your association and the Town before starting. For condos and co-ops, that also means checking building rules on elevators, deliveries and quiet hours.
Many island buildings require proof of insurance before a contractor sets foot inside. We provide a certificate of insurance for condo associations. Some boards also want a scope summary and schedule ahead of time. Our page on condo popcorn ceiling removal explains what boards usually request.
We work throughout the Town, including:
Gated estates and full-service buildings each have their own entry routines. We set those up before the first day.
Our per-square-foot pricing is the same across Palm Beach County. Finish choice and ceiling conditions shape the final number:
| Scope | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Scrape only | $1.50–$2.50 |
| Scrape + skim coat + prime | $3.00–$4.50 |
| Scrape + skim coat + paint | $3.75–$5.50 |
| Knockdown texture | $3.00–$4.75 |
Taller ceilings are common in larger island homes. Ceilings of 10–12 feet add about 15%, and vaulted ceilings add about 30%. Popcorn that has been painted over adds about 25%.
As a reference, a 12×12 bedroom with skim and paint usually runs about $550–$800. Building logistics do not change our square-foot pricing, but they can affect scheduling. See the popcorn ceiling removal cost guide for how we calculate each quote.
Palm Beach interiors often include stone floors, custom cabinetry and detailed trim. We protect them before any scraping starts. Floors are covered, walls are taped, and plastic containment separates the work area from the rest of the home.
HVAC vents are sealed so dust does not travel through the system. We mist the texture as we scrape to keep particles down. Final cleanup includes a full HEPA vacuum and a walkthrough with you or your house manager.
A typical bedroom takes 1–2 days, and a 1,500 sq ft home usually takes 3–5 working days. Larger homes are scheduled room by room. You can stay home; the rooms being worked on that day are off limits. Read more on our process page.
We plan every island job around the Town's requirements and any building rules. Those can cover hours, parking and seasonal timing, and they change over time. Rules vary, so we confirm with your association and the Town before starting. We build the schedule around what they tell us rather than assuming.
Protection goes down before we scrape anything. We cover floors fully, tape walls and trim, and hang plastic containment around the work area. HVAC vents are sealed. We mist the texture to limit dust, and we HEPA-vacuum at the end. You or your house manager join us for a final walkthrough.
Many island owners prefer that, and we can coordinate with a house manager or building staff. We still need a site visit for the written quote and any asbestos sample. Lab results take about 3–5 business days. Call (561) 000-0000 or get a free quote, and we will reply within one business day.
See our popcorn ceiling removal cost guide or how asbestos testing works.
Send a few photos and the rough square footage. We'll come back with a written, itemized price within one business day.
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